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We Need To Pray!

September 17, 2024

If my people who are called by my name humble themselves, and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and heal their land. 2 Chronicles 7:14

We need to pray for our Country for unity. Whatever political party you identify with, you need to pray!

Unrest, violence and accusations are prevalent in the country now. We need peace.

Only God can calm and bring sanity back. We can help by praying and choosing the candidates who will honor God and the principles that are in the Bible.

It is important that we do not add to the current situation by repeating the media narratives that cause the unrest.

Then make sure you do your duty as a citizen and get out and vote in the upcoming election.

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Remember 9/11

September 11, 2024

This is something that we should never forget. The day the World Trade Center was destroyed.

Our country is always under attack. Not only by enemies from other countries but by those who are citizens that want to destroy our nation from within.

Today, STOP and PRAY for the USA. Pray for pease and unity in uncertain times.

If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land. 2 Chronicles 7:14

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Draw Near To God!

August 25, 2024

There is an old hymn, written by Fannie Crosby, Draw Me Nearer.

1 I am Thine, O Lord, I have heard Thy voice,
And it told Thy love to me;
But I long to rise in the arms of faith,
And be closer drawn to Thee.

Refrain:
Draw me nearer, nearer, nearer, blessed Lord,
To the cross where Thou hast died;
Draw me nearer, nearer, nearer, blessed Lord,
To Thy precious, bleeding side.

2 Consecrate me now to Thy service, Lord,
By the pow’r of grace divine;
Let my soul look up with a steadfast hope,
And my will be lost in Thine. [Refrain]

3 Oh, the pure delight of a single hour
That before Thy throne I spend,
When I kneel in prayer, and with Thee, my God,
I commune as friend with friend! [Refrain]

4 There are depths of love that I cannot know
Till I cross the narrow sea;
There are heights of joy that I may not reach
Till I rest in peace with Thee. [Refrain]

We all need to get closer to God. Today, use this hymn as a prayer to our God and Savior, Jesus. Think about His sacrifice on the cross. His death, burial and resurrection. He did that for you and me.

Lord, draw me nearer to You today.

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What Some People Think Of Their Pastor!

August 18, 2024

On the TV program, “Family Feud” hosted by Steve Harvey, the question was ask of 100 people.

Family Feud: “Name someone you have to be nice to even though you don’t like them.”

Answer #5: “Pastor”

Steve Harvey: “How are you going to church and don’t like the Pastor?”

That is supposed to be funny, however, that is a very serious question for a believer.

In all seriousness, as your Pastor prays and prepares to stand in the gap to deliver the Word of God, I encourage you to pray for him, support him, and pray God does a mighty work through him!

Jeremiah 3:15 – And I will give you pastors according to mine heart, which shall feed you with knowledge and understanding.

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Where Is Your Hope?

August 14, 2024

Right now in America there is a lot of political unrest. Who is the best candidate to be the best solution for the problems we face.

The basic problem is that as a Nation we have forgotten God. God has been taken out of our schools, erased from public places and even our churches have replaced His power with programs.

Jesus is the Lamb that the book of Revelation in the Bible tells us about. Our true hope for our country and our homes and families is Jesus.

So, get out and vote for the candidates who will honor God’s principles. But put your Hope in Jesus. He is the only One who can bring peace to America and to you personally.

For the Lamb which is in the midst of the throne shall feed them, and shall lead them unto living fountains of waters: and God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes. Revelation 7:17

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Where Is Your Treasure?

August 8, 2024

That is a good question. Is your treasure in a bank? Stocks and bonds? Real estate? Gold or silver?

God does not say it is a sin to have these things but the question is do you live for them? Is your goal in life, I want more money, property or things?

God says, Love the Lord with all your heart and your neighbor as yourself. Maybe you love yourself more than others.

Are you willing to share what you have to bless others. Someone less fortunate than you?

The greatest treasure you have is knowing Jesus as your Savior. Do you share Him with others by telling them about Jesus?

Today, the challenge is to ask yourself, “Where is my treasure?”

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Tired Of Hearing Untruthful Words?

August 3, 2024

Do yo get tired of all the talking about things that may be doubtful?

Can we trust the newscasters? The printed words that are just gossip. Words that are hurtful from a friend or relative. Foul language from movies or television. There are many ways we get words that we don’t want to read or listen to.

Good News! There is one place we can go where we know the words are pure and truthful. That is in this Bible.

God’s word brings comfort to hurting hearts. The Bible has many exciting stories if you are looking for excitement. Daniel, David, Esther and many more.

The Bible has answers to our life’s problems. In it is truth and tells of a person who can help us in every situation. His name is Jesus.

So pick up that wonderful Book today and find truth.

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Salt And Light

July 30, 2024

Matthew 5 is about being distinct in character. How a Christian is to be clearly different from this world, noticeably different in a good way. This particular teaching was coming from the mouth of Jesus Himself.

He not only said how we are to be distinct, but when we are, we are blessed with a true happiness & peace that only God gives.

Plus He tells what we would obtain for being distinct. We are called to be the salt of the earth and the light of the world. Christ urges us to be a good example.

I challenge you to read Matthew chapter 5 and be determined to be distinct in this world and watch for your blessings.

Matthew 5:13-16 (KJV) Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men. Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid. Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.

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What We Are As Christians!

July 29, 2024

WE ARE:

Reconciled to God

Blessed

Equipped

Loved

God’s workmanship

Made alive

Treasured

Strong in the Lord

Filled with the Holy Spirit

Victorious

Under grace

More than a conqueror

Never alone

Empowered

A saint

Powerful

Chosen

Righteous

A masterpiece

Called

Sealed

Saved

Born again

An ambassador for Christ.

Free from condemnation

Salt & light

Justified

A child of God

God’s temple

Free

Fisher-of-men

Forgiven

A citizen of heaven

Wonderfully made

Transformed

Redeemed

An overcomer

Adopted by God

Accepted

Rescued

A new creation

Gifted

Healed

I saw this list at church. We are all these things and more when we receive Jesus as our Savior. You are challenged to look up a verse for each of these things God says we are in Him. Here is the first one: Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech you by us: we pray you in Christ’s stead, be ye reconciled to God. 2 Corinthians 5:20

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Singing In Church

July 28, 2024

Why don’t people sing in church anymore.

But you know what, most of the time people don’t sing the songs purely and simply because they don’t know them.

Churches today try to bring in music to attract a younger generation. They bring in the new popular songs that the young people listen to on the radio or other media.

What about the old hymns? Amazing Grace, In The Garden and hundreds of “old” Spirit filled music that even a small child can learn.

If the new music is what is being sung then teach the congregation the words and melody if you want them to sing. And be sure there is a message in the songs being taught.

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